Converge Records will be hosting a CMJ 2002 Showcase. They are presenting their NYC Ska-Jazz Reggae World Music Night on Wednesday October 30th 2002. The shindig takes place at the Brooklyn Lyceum. Performers include the Boukman Eksperyans from Haiti, the NY Ska-Jazz Ensemble (featuring former members of the Toasters and Skatalites), The Rudy Crew (featuring members of Skinnerbox and the Stubborn Allstars) and more. Click READ MORE for their press release. Â
With the Almighty World Renowned
BOUKMAN EKSPERYANS (from Haiti) -10:30pmÂ
"Soulful vocals and soaring harmonies with relentlessly driving music that mixes Haitian vodou drums, Reggae, Jazz, Afro-pop and roots rock melodies" - Village Voice
-Official UN Goodwill Ambassadors of Peace-Â
The one and only, The LEGENDARY…
NY SKA-JAZZ ENSEMBLE - 9:30pm
Featuring: Former Members of The Toasters & The Skatalites!Â
"The New York Ska Jazz Ensemble is Bunch ofÂ
Horn Rhythm Maniacs"- New York Times.Â
SKANKIN' IT UP WITH….Â
THE RUDY CREW (USA, JAMAICA) -8:30pm
Featuring: Original Former Members of the Beat Brigade, Skinnerbox NYC, The Insteps & The Stubborn All -Stars!
"The Rudy Crew had a tight, NYC Ska Reggae Sound. They played one great song after another. Really great musicians, great toasting. When they started my mouth dropped " - rockzone.com
ARI -UP OF THE SLITS- 8pm
Ari-Up Featured as one of VH1âs Top 100 Greatest Female Performers-Debra Harry of Blondie.
A pioneer in REGGAE, DANCEHALL and SPACE AGE REGGAE sounds. SPIN and ROLLING STONE ARI and the SLITâS "CUT" album, is one of the most important records in the u.k. punk reggae movement!Â
SPECIAL GUEST DJ STICKYBEATS FROM "THE MOLDY PEACHES"Â
@THE BROOKLYN LYcEUM ( 227 4th AVE)Â
Brooklyn NY Tel. 718-866-gowanus R/N Train To Union Street Doors 8:00 $15.00
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tix & info: www.cmj.com/marathon www.convergerecords.com/www.gowanus.com